The settled foundations of German foreign policy have been overturned in an instant following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine poses a security threat to member states of Nato.
Lost in the outrage over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the fact that many in the West have long warned that widespread NATO expansion into Eastern Europe could spark just such a conflict.
Labor has maintained a 55-45% two-party lead in a Newspoll that also sees Anthony Albanese registering good personal ratings, against a background that has elevated national security issues.
The days of Soviet bloc countries in Eastern Europe disappeared at the end of the Cold War nearly 30 years ago. It appears Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to start a new Cold War..
Existing alliances arose in the wake of World War II, when global politics were very different and today’s challenges were yet unimagined.
The existing conflict between the Donbas and Ukraine, explained.
Attacking your own side and blaming your foe has a long history and a firm grip on the popular imagination. But the internet makes it difficult to pull off – and less desirable.
What Nato and its allies do next will be vital to the future security of Europe and the rest of the world.
Every agricultural role-player is keeping an eye on the developments in the Black Sea region.
Germany’s reliance on natural gas has undermined western unity in dealing with Russia, creating an opening for Vladimir Putin.
The crisis between Russia and Ukraine began with Russian objections to potential Ukrainian membership in NATO. Now it’s clear that Vladimir Putin really wants something else.
In a rapidly-changing situation, a face-to-face meeting between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin is still on the table.
Russia sent troops to two Moscow-allied breakaway regions in Ukraine, after President Vladimir Putin recognized the regions’ independence. Five stories provide background to the growing conflict.
Attacking your own side and blaming your foe has a long history and a firm grip on the popular imagination. But the internet makes it difficult to pull off – and less desirable.
Russian troops could enter Ukraine from multiple locations.
A scholar of Russian history breaks down what Putin’s aim might be in threatening military invasion, and why that might backfire.
Russia insists that there was an agreement not to expand Nato eastwards after the end of the USSR. History begs to differ.
The threat of sanctions may have little effect.
To remain neutral, Finland had to surrender power to the Soviet Union during the cold war.
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